RV Parking at Cedar Creek Lake in Texas

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With a surface area of 32,873 acres when full, Cedar Creek Reservoir in Texas provides a variety of water-based recreation including boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers can drop their lines in search of catfish, crappie and a variety of bass including largemouths, whites and striped hybrids. And if you're an RV camper, you'll discover several campgrounds and resorts along the lake's shores where you can park your vehicle, soak in scenic water views and enjoy a number of activities and amenities.

About the Lake

Cedar Creek Reservoir, built between 1961 and 1965, stretches across Henderson and Kaufman counties, with its northwest tip less than 50 miles southwest of Dallas. The lake is 18 miles long and 8.5 miles wide at its widest point, with about 220 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 53 feet. Lake access typically is available at several marinas and a pair of public boat ramps. However, like many other lakes in north-central Texas, at the time of publication, Cedar Creek Reservoir was suffering from low water levels because of the region's severe drought, the second-worst in Texas since the late 1800s.

East Shore RV Resorts

Two major campgrounds lie along Cedar Creek Lake's southeast shoreline near Malakoff. Caney Cove Resort, a family owned and operated resort, has 65 lakeside RV sites with full hookups, with some sites directly on the waterfront. Monthly rates are available. The shaded sites also include a barbecue grill and picnic table, with an RV dump station, a restroom, shower and laundry facilities nearby. Other amenities include a fishing pier, swimming area and nearby boat ramp. The resort also has furnished rental cabins with kitchenettes that sleep eight. Cherokee Landing has lakeside RV and tent campsites, plus other accommodations such as the Eagle's Nest lodge, a two-bedroom lakeside cabin, a 30-foot rental trailer, one-bedroom kitchenettes and standard motel rooms. Other amenities include a bathhouse, boat launch, boat rentals and fishing dock.

West Shore RV Resorts

Pine Gardens RV Park in Tool has RV sites with full hookups, with daily or monthly rates available. Other accommodation options include primitive or electric tent sites, yurts and one- or two-story cabins. Among the park's recreational amenities are a boat launch, fishing pier, an outdoor swimming pool with waterfall, volleyball court and horseshoes. Other features include available Wi-Fi, an RV dump station, a restroom, shower and laundry facilities. The park allows small pets. Lakeshore Senior RV Resort in Seven Points rents full hookup sites by the month only and does not accept overnight or weekend guests. The pet-friendly park includes a boat dock and fishing pier on Cedar Creek Lake, a clubhouse, 24-hour security and Wi-Fi in some spots. Cable television and telephone service also is available.

Marinas With RV sites

Fisherman's Wharf Marina, set on Cedar Creek Reservoir's southern shoreline near Malakoff, has waterfront RV and tent campsites with electric and water hookups. Off-water RV sites also are available. The marina provides campers with use of a boat launch, dock, fishing pier, bait shop, gas and dry storage. According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, several other marinas along Cedar Creek Reservoir also provide RV sites. Because of the drought, however, at the time of publication, some marinas had closed or suspended operations until the water level rises. If you would like to camp at a particular marina, call before your trip to make sure it is still open.

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About the Author

Robert Kay has written travel articles since 2002 and has more than 20 years of experience at three daily newspapers and a national magazine. His work has appeared in "Golfweek," "The New York Times" and various AAA publications. Now based in Florida, he holds a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina.

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